St Louis Tornado - How You Can Help
A devastating tornado tore though the St Louis area on Friday, May 16, and it caught us off guard because a tornado hasn't hit the city since 1959. We got complacent with our jokes about the Arch being a weather machine that protects us. To make matters even worse, despite testing on Monday, May 5 and Thursday, May 15, most City residents report not hearing any sirens. North City was hit particularly hard, and being a lower income area, the lost of housing, belongings, and food is hitting them harder than some wealthier areas. Truly, the way St Louis treats North City and allows absentee landlords and developers to leave buildings to cave in is criminal, and I ask that you really focus your attention on the folks that need it the most.
I have spent a lot of time on news & socials today putting together a list of ways you can help right now. It's no Fish Fry map, but I hope it helps!
Action St Louis - "Action St. Louis envisions a region where Black people are empowered to take bold action towards transforming our own communities, making St. Louis a place where every Black life is valued and affirmed. Through organizing, we envision building communities that are free from oppressive institutions and all forms of violence." They are out providing community aid in person right now.
All Among Us, Inc - "When you donate to All Among Us, you help men and women escape the revolving doors of homelessness and poverty. With your one time or monthly donation, you join us in coming alongside to build meaningful relationships and empower participants to thrive and enjoy fulfilling, self-sufficient lives. With your generosity in giving, you make a lifelong impact." Another boots on the ground option right now.
St Louis Early Childcare Tornado Response - Childcare is infrastructure! They need LOTS of volunteers and donations to get these childcare centers cleaned up so that the kids have a safe place to go. Volunteer sign up here
United Way Tornado/Storm Relief Fund
STL First Responders Canteen - this is a group of volunteers that rolls out to emergency calls to feed First Responders. You can donate funds for them to buy food. I learned about this from Mann Meats food truck, so show them some love as well.
Food City STL - 4343 W Florissant
Sikhs of St Louis -
Work & Leisure STL - 3015 Locust
STL Style (any day but Monday) - 3159 Cherokee
Carondelet Rec Plex (930 Holly Hills), Ofallon Rec Plex (4343 W Florissant), Urban League (Kingshighway & Page), and 4 the Ville (4144 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) are collecting donations of building materials (drywall, tarps, plywood, wood screws, caulk & caulk guns)
I have spent a lot of time on news & socials today putting together a list of ways you can help right now. It's no Fish Fry map, but I hope it helps!
Monetary & Hands On Volunteering
Urban League of St Louis - these are the folks doing the work 365 days a year. You can donate through that link or contact them if you want to volunteer.Action St Louis - "Action St. Louis envisions a region where Black people are empowered to take bold action towards transforming our own communities, making St. Louis a place where every Black life is valued and affirmed. Through organizing, we envision building communities that are free from oppressive institutions and all forms of violence." They are out providing community aid in person right now.
All Among Us, Inc - "When you donate to All Among Us, you help men and women escape the revolving doors of homelessness and poverty. With your one time or monthly donation, you join us in coming alongside to build meaningful relationships and empower participants to thrive and enjoy fulfilling, self-sufficient lives. With your generosity in giving, you make a lifelong impact." Another boots on the ground option right now.
St Louis Early Childcare Tornado Response - Childcare is infrastructure! They need LOTS of volunteers and donations to get these childcare centers cleaned up so that the kids have a safe place to go. Volunteer sign up here
United Way Tornado/Storm Relief Fund
STL First Responders Canteen - this is a group of volunteers that rolls out to emergency calls to feed First Responders. You can donate funds for them to buy food. I learned about this from Mann Meats food truck, so show them some love as well.
Donate Supplies:
Sikhs of St Louis/Missouri - follow their social media, they are out in various locations!Food City STL - 4343 W Florissant
Sikhs of St Louis -
Work & Leisure STL - 3015 Locust
STL Style (any day but Monday) - 3159 Cherokee
Carondelet Rec Plex (930 Holly Hills), Ofallon Rec Plex (4343 W Florissant), Urban League (Kingshighway & Page), and 4 the Ville (4144 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) are collecting donations of building materials (drywall, tarps, plywood, wood screws, caulk & caulk guns)
If you need assistance:
The United Way has a separate website set up for disaster intake forms, a resource list, and volunteer sign up.
Carondelet, South City, & Mid-County YMCA, and Brentwood Rec Center are all open to folks who need water, A/C, showers, etc.
St Louis County Libraries are open for wifi, A/C, electronics charging
Carondelet, South City, & Mid-County YMCA, and Brentwood Rec Center are all open to folks who need water, A/C, showers, etc.
St Louis County Libraries are open for wifi, A/C, electronics charging
Red Cross Shelters:
Non-Englilsh language emergency support: Contact Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@stlouis-mo.gov (I bet this guy could use some volunteers if you're fluent in any of the many languages spoken in the STL area)
Annie Malone Crisis Center for families: 5355 Page, 844-803-7233
RF Home Co is offering office space to small businesses in need. Contact them on Facebook
- Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Boulevard
- Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Martin Luther King Drive
- 12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Metro Transit will be picking up folks starting at 8pm at the Save A Lot on Natural Bridge (The Ville neighborhood) to take them to the 12th & Park rec center shelter every evening this week and will return everyone to the neighborhood in the morning. Stay tuned for updates from the Red Cross on changes to this shuttle location.
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage to storm victims. Contact your local U-Haul for more details.Non-Englilsh language emergency support: Contact Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@stlouis-mo.gov (I bet this guy could use some volunteers if you're fluent in any of the many languages spoken in the STL area)
Annie Malone Crisis Center for families: 5355 Page, 844-803-7233
RF Home Co is offering office space to small businesses in need. Contact them on Facebook
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